- Julie and Landry prepare to leave for college.

- Tim has 3 months left in prison. His sentence was cut due to good behavior.

- Tami starts as the guidance counselor at East Dillon and is dismayed at how little attention is given to troubled students.

- Hastings Ruckle joins the team.

- Jess and Vince are going strong.

- Billy becomes an assistant coach to the Lions.

- Becky moves in with the Riggins family after fighting with her stepmother.

- Ruckle becomes the key to defeating the opponent's defense.

- The Lions beat the reigning state champions in their first game of the season.